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Abstract:
eMachines, the computer company that made its name on low-priced desktop models, has stepped into the Internet appliance
ring with its 'MSN Companion' system. (...)
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eMachines, the computer company that made its name on low-priced desktop models, has stepped into the Internet appliance ring
with its 'MSN Compan...
Published:
2000-10-25
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Abstract:
IP Phone Buyer's Guide. Find Solutions and Other Information Related to the IP Phones Long-term cost savings and extensive
feature sets make voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) phone systems an attractive option for many businesses. But with prices
for a single VoIP phone ranging from $150 to $700 (USD) o (...)
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desktop bargain:
... Cisco's Unified IP Phone 7985G, a personal desktop videophone that makes instant,
face-to-face ... a high-end video conferencing IP device or a bargain-basement, no ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
IP Phone Buyer's Guide. Find Solutions and Other Information Related to the IP Phones Long-term cost savings and extensive
feature sets make voice over Internet protocol (VoIP) phone systems an attractive option for many businesses. But with prices
for a single VoIP phone ranging from $150 to $700 (USD) o (...)
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desktop bargain:
... Cisco's Unified IP Phone 7985G, a personal desktop videophone that makes instant,
face-to-face ... a high-end video conferencing IP device or a bargain-basement, no ...
Published:
2010-03-11
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Abstract:
Rather than pursuing the usual route of writing analyses of major market trends, we’ve decided to ask vendors about their
opinions and approaches. IFS has re-joined the discussion on the topic of user experience (UX) design. (...)
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desktop bargain:
Rather than pursuing the usual route of writing analyses of major market trends, we’ve decided to ask vendors about their
opinions and approaches....
Published:
2009-08-03
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Abstract:
In continuing our first-time ever questions-and-answers series for software applications vendors, Infor and IFS, two upper
mid-market, stalwart vendors, express their views on market trends, platform approaches, and mid-market issues. (...)
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desktop bargain:
In continuing our first-time ever questions-and-answers series for software applications vendors, Infor and IFS, two upper
mid-market, stalwart ve...
Published:
2007-07-06
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Abstract:
The announcement in September 2006 that Illinois Tool Works Inc. had made an offer to acquire all of Click Commerce's common
stock made many market insiders scratch their heads. However, the real benefits—and the challenges—may lie ahead. (...)
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desktop bargain:
The announcement in September 2006 that Illinois Tool Works Inc. had made an offer to acquire all of Click Commerce's
common stock made many marke...
Published:
2006-11-17
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Abstract:
Following the path of other E-procurement vendors, Concur announced a purchasing network for large companies. At the same
time, Concur announced that its entire suite of products, including access to its purchasing network, will be available to
small and mid-sized companies as an outsourced, Web-based pr (...)
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desktop bargain:
Following the path of other E-procurement vendors, Concur announced a purchasing network for large companies. At the same
time, Concur announced t...
Published:
1999-12-15
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Abstract:
Vendors must make fundamental changes to sales and support processes to accommodate on-demand, transaction-based pricing.
Software vendors must rethink the kinds of functions they provide, how best to deliver those capabilities, and what approaches
to take through the channel. (...)
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desktop bargain:
Vendors must make fundamental changes to sales and support processes to accommodate on-demand, transaction-based pricing.
Software vendors must re...
Published:
2005-04-01
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Abstract:
Software giant Microsoft treated itself with a $1.1B Christmas present; it announced an agreement to acquire its long-term
partner Great Plains Software, a business application provider for the low-end of the market. Will this move alienate Microsoft
from a slew of other partners competing in the same sp (...)
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desktop bargain:
Software giant Microsoft treated itself with a $1.1B Christmas present; it announced an agreement to acquire its long-term
partner Great Plains So...
Published:
2001-01-16
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Abstract:
Product architecture is going to do much more than simply provide the technical functionality, the user interface, and the
platform support. It is going to determine whether a product is going to be able to accommodate increasingly evolving user
requirements. (...)
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desktop bargain:
Product architecture is going to do much more than simply provide the technical functionality, the user interface, and the
platform support. It is...
Published:
2006-09-18
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Abstract:
Providers of complex products, systems, and services should view quote-to-order (Q2O) systems as enablers that can improve
competitive advantage. At the same time, users should remember that Q2O solutions are not necessarily advantageous for all
manufacturing departments or businesses. (...)
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desktop bargain:
Providers of complex products, systems, and services should view quote-to-order (Q2O) systems as enablers that can improve
competitive advantage. ...
Published:
2007-11-26
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Abstract:
Having moved beyond its original role as a standalone presentation layer to become a part of a larger technology stack, the
portal is now considered part of a larger offering, be it in collaboration, vertical-specific applications, or application
infrastructure and middleware. (...)
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desktop bargain:
Having moved beyond its original role as a standalone presentation layer to become a part of a larger technology stack, the
portal is now consider...
Published:
2005-09-26
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Abstract:
Professional service organizations sell not just time, but knowledge. Thus, in addition to time and expense management, a
business management software product must support a means for knowing how this knowledge is tracked, assigned, managed, and
billed. But which product? (...)
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desktop bargain:
Professional service organizations sell not just time, but knowledge. Thus, in addition to time and expense management, a
business management soft...
Published:
2006-06-06
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Abstract:
Modern quote-to-order suites provide customers and suppliers access to design, planning, and material data. This enables
users to proactively understand various aspects of a project, as well as reduce planning time, document activities, and promote
communication throughout the engagement cycle. (...)
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desktop bargain:
Modern quote-to-order suites provide customers and suppliers access to design, planning, and material data. This enables users
to proactively unde...
Published:
2007-11-14
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Abstract:
Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software
brand in 2002 emanated from the company's ability to deliver highly integrated components, and to weave a unified story around
this concoction of products, many of them with best- (...)
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desktop bargain:
Sage Group's decision to finally group its plethora of enterprise-level applications in North America under the Best Software
brand in 2002 emanat...
Published:
2003-07-28
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Abstract:
Traditional enterprise systems have proven difficult to change and extend. The inherent problem of old core code and business
logic duplication is part of the reason traditional enterprise resource planning systems have not readily taken to e-commerce. (...)
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desktop bargain:
Traditional enterprise systems have proven difficult to change and extend. The inherent problem of old core code and business
logic duplication is...
Published:
2006-09-19
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Abstract:
This is a transcript of an audio conference on E-Business Service Provider Evaluation and Selection presented by TechnologyEvaluation.Com.
The presentation used the TEC patented selection engine WebTESS to conduct a live real time evaluation and selection. It
then reviewed the critical differentiating s (...)
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desktop bargain:
This is a transcript of an audio conference on E-Business Service Provider Evaluation and Selection presented by TechnologyEvaluation.Com.
The pre...
Published:
2000-08-10
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Abstract:
The latest generation of quote-to-order systems uses knowledge-based software to help reduce an organization’s dependence
on its highly skilled experts. The ability to harness a company’s intellectual property and know-how helps build competitive
advantage. (...)
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desktop bargain:
The latest generation of quote-to-order systems uses knowledge-based software to help reduce an organization’s dependence
on its highly skilled ex...
Published:
2007-11-19
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Abstract:
Epicor competes in multiple enterprise business applications markets. Epicor may mean different things to different people,
which does not really help mind share creation in particular segments of interest. (...)
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desktop bargain:
Epicor competes in multiple enterprise business applications markets. Epicor may mean different things to different people,
which does not really...
Published:
2003-06-14
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Abstract:
Frontstep needs to promulgate its strategy of helping its manufacturing customers and their business partners automate and
streamline business processes inside and outside the four walls of the enterprise, such as on-line collaboration with customers,
suppliers, distributors, and employees, to make every (...)
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desktop bargain:
Frontstep needs to promulgate its strategy of helping its manufacturing customers and their business partners automate and
streamline business pro...
Published:
2002-09-24